Environmental Science Intern

Kimley-Horn; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimley-Horn in Reston, Virginia is seeking Environmental Science students to join our office in 2027. This is not a remote position.

You will work closely with project managers, solve complex problems, and collaborate across disciplines to help deliver our clients' visions for the built environment while gaining exposure to regulatory processes. The role offers learning in natural resource regulations, wetlands, botany and soils, ecology, wildlife biology, GIS, and includes travel and fieldwork

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biology or Environmental Science.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex problems, assist project managers, and collaborate across disciplines to produce clients' visions for the future built environment.
• Develop familiarity with the federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Kimley-Horn's and our client's practices, procedures, and standards.
• Gain knowledge in natural resource regulations, water quality regulatory programs, wetlands identification including botany and soil science and experience in ecology, wildlife biology, water resources, GIS, and environmental science.
• Some travel and fieldwork may be required (approximately 10-30%).

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's in Biology/Environmental Science

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for Environmental Science students to join our Reston, Virginia (VA) office in 2027! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex problems, assist project managers, and collaborate across disciplines to produce our clients' visions for the future built environment.
• Develop familiarity with the federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Kimley-Horn's and our client's practices, procedures, and standards.
• The opportunity to gain knowledge in one or more of the following: natural resource regulations, water quality regulatory programs, wetlands identification including knowledge of botany and soil science and experience in ecology, wildlife biology, water resources, geographic information systems, and environmental science.
• Some travel and fieldwork may be required (approximately 10-30%).

Qualifications

• In the process of receiving a Bachelors or Masters Degree in Biology, Environmental Science, or other related majors

Hourly Range: $29/hr - $30/hr

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients and employees, are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it - that's why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn's placement on the Fortune "100 Best Companies to Work" list for 19 years!